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N590 OYU

1996 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,171 mi
Last recorded159,171 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN590 OYU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2011 159,171 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 147,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r brake discs is corroded

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 4 Nov 2009 136,749 miles

O/S DOOR MIRROR COVER DAMAGED O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 30 Oct 2009 136,748 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

O/S DOOR MIRROR COVER DAMAGED O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 128,566 miles

main beam tell tail light is not working

o/s/r tyre is worn on inner edge deep cuts in the tread

Fail 5 Nov 2008 128,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

main beam tell tail light is not working

o/s/r tyre is worn on inner edge deep cuts in the tread

Pass 14 Nov 2007 119,661 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 119,661 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Drivers seat dose not tip forward

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap broken

Near side rear tyre is badly worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2007 109,462 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 97,353 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900?

Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
40,566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,771
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,261
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 13,034
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,409
position lamp(s) not working 11,155
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N590 OYU is a 1996 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 108,260 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N590 OYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N590 OYU registered?

N590 OYU is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 11 January 1996.

Is N590 OYU safe to buy?

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